Fainstein, Susan S. & Campbell, Scott (eds.) (2011). Readings in Planning Theory. John Wiley & Sons, 3rd Edition, 584 Pages, ISBN 978-1-4443-3080-9
This book defines the debates within the field of planning theory, identifies its boundaries, presents the works that constitute its central focus, and addresses the central issues that face both theorists and practitioners. This new edition brings the topic up-to-date and includes new additions on justice in the city and planning in a globalized world, as well as reflecting a renewed interest in questions of design, including the design of public space. Other selections have been updated to reflect emergent themes in planning theory, including changing approaches to themes of modernism, urbanism, communicative action, power, and inequality.
From the contents
Introduction: The Structure and Debates of Planning Theory
I. Foundations of 20th Century Planning Theory
II. Planning: Justifications and Critiques
III. Planning Types/Normative frameworks
IV. Planning in Action: Successes, Failures, and Strategies
V. Race, Gender and City Planning
VI. Conflicting Priorities
VII. Planning in a Globalized World
